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The Book of Mormon

Date: Thu., May. 23, 7:30 p.m.

Theater

This Tony Award-winning musical satire by Trey Parker and Matt Stone ("South Park") and Robert Lopez ("Avenue Q") follows the misadventures of two missionaries ... READ MORE

Windy City Ribfest

Date: Fri., Jul. 5, 5 p.m.

Lawrence Avenue and Broadway

Dining

With an annual attendance of over 40,000, this festival proves that Chicago doesn't take its ribs lightly. Taste a variety of different ribs from renowned barbe... READ MORE

Homolatte

Date: Tue., Jun. 4, 7:30 p.m.

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Literature

The evening features poetry, storytelling and music by local and national gay and lesbian performers. READ MORE

The Paper Machete

Date: Sat., May. 25, 3 p.m.

The Green Mill

Literature

Local writer Christopher Piatt hosts a weekly salon featuring readings and performances by journalists, storytellers, comedians and musical guests. Topics inclu... READ MORE

This Much Is True

Date: Tue., Jun. 11, 7:30 p.m.

Hopleaf

Bar/Club

An evening of storytelling featuring humorous, embarrassing and poignant personal anecdotes from hosts Dorrie Ferguson and Scott Whitehair plus a panel of guest... READ MORE

Chicagoland and Fishnuts

Date: Tue., May. 28, 8 p.m.

The Annoyance Theatre

Comedy

Local comics T.J. Jagodowski, Mark Piebenga, Linda Orr, Tom Blanford and Alex Fendrich perform an improv set as Chicagoland. The four-person improv troupe Fish ... READ MORE

Skinprov

Date: Sat., May. 25, 11:59 p.m.

The Annoyance Theatre

Comedy

A shirtless, all-male troupe performs a racy improv set. Audiences must be 18 and older to attend the event. READ MORE

Johnny Boy's Graduation

Boni Vino

Theater

From the co-creator of "Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding" comes this interactive dinner show in which the title character--a convicted jewel thief just released from pri... READ MORE

West Side Story

Date: Tue., Jun. 11, 7:30 p.m.

Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre

Theater

See the classic musical about two star-crossed lovers who struggle to rise above their circumstances in 1960s New York. The production runs through June 16. READ MORE

Sparkle Hour!

Date: Sun., Dec. 9, 8 p.m.

The Annoyance Theatre

Theater

Philip Markle tells the story of his journey to become Philip Sparkle is this hour-long, one-man musical. READ MORE

The Annoyance Christmas Pageant

Date: Sun., Dec. 2, 2 p.m.

The Annoyance Theatre

Kids & Family

The annual show presents adaptations of the holiday Christmas specials "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." READ MORE

Graduation Special

Date: Fri., May. 24, 11 a.m.

McCormick & Schmick's

Dining

College graduates can enjoy $20.13 off any lunch or dinner entree with proof of graduation, such as a diploma, student ID, cap or gown. The offer is not valid o... READ MORE

Brooksday

Date: Fri., Jun. 7, 9 a.m.

Chicago Cultural Center

Literature

Celebrate the life and work of poet Gwendolyn Brooks on her birthday with a marathon reading of her work. Youth, other poets, actors, teachers, political leader... READ MORE

Lonesome Drifter

Date: Sat., May. 25, 8 p.m.

The Annoyance Theatre

Theater

The comedic production tells the story of a wanderer who comes upon a deserted mining town and meets an interesting mix of people getting ready to celebrate the... READ MORE

West Side Story

Date: Wed., Jun. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre

Theater

See the classic musical about two star-crossed lovers who struggle to rise above their circumstances in 1960s New York. READ MORE

Chicago Craft Beer Week at South Water Kitchen

Date: Thu., May. 23, 12 p.m.

South Water Kitchen

Dining

The restaurant offers $25 craft beer buckets and special drafts including Finch's Sobek and Set Black IPA, Vivant Tripel Belgian Style Ale and Lagunitas Underco... READ MORE

The Casuals

Date: Sun., Jul. 7, 7 p.m.

Chicago DCA Storefront Theater

Theater

Jackalope Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Chance Bone and Andrew Swanson's play about a once-beloved military radio host who is forced to confron... READ MORE

Eye on India: Conference of the Birds

Date: Fri., Jun. 28, 8 p.m.

The Chicago Temple

Theater

Meena Natarajan presents a staged reading based on Farid un Din Attar's poem that metaphorically maps out the journey of the human ego and the quest for truth. READ MORE

Pinot Picnic

Date: Wed., Jun. 5, 5:30 p.m.

Tesori

Dining

Kick off al fresco season with a sampling of wine, appetizers and the restaurant's new cocktails. READ MORE

Room for Doubt

Date: Mon., Jun. 17, 7:30 p.m.

National Pastime Theater

Theater

Genesis Theatrical Productions presents a staged reading of Joel Shatzky's play about the son of man who died in the Holocaust who discovers the identity of a h... READ MORE

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The Book of Mormon

Windy City Ribfest

Homolatte

The Paper Machete

This Much Is True

Chicagoland and Fishnuts

Skinprov

Johnny Boy's Graduation

West Side Story

Sparkle Hour!

The Annoyance Christmas Pageant

Graduation Special

Brooksday

Lonesome Drifter

West Side Story

Chicago Craft Beer Week at South Water Kitchen

The Casuals

Eye on India: Conference of the Birds

Pinot Picnic

Room for Doubt